Imran Mukhtar

ISLAMABAD - The Opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)'s desire for talks with the powerful establishment almost faces a dead end as now fears loom large over the likelihood of a military trial of former prime minister Imran Khan in connection with May 9 riots.

ISLAMABAD - The grand opposition alliance under the banner of Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP) on Wednesday decided to summon an All Parties Conference (APC) to address the issue of deteriorating law and order situation in Balochistan.

ISLAMABAD - The Senate on Thursday passed a controversial bill, empowering the government to regulate and ban public assemblies in Islamabad, amidst fears of the opposition PTI that the proposed law is aimed at obstructing its upcoming planned rally in the federal capital.

ISLAMABAD - Scholars and spiritual leaders belonging to different Islamic schools of thought, and other faiths on Friday in a joint declaration reject-ed the “narrative of extremists and terrorists” in the country. Islam is a religion of peace that teaches respect for humanity and strives for a society which is free from violence, reads the declaration.

ISLAMABAD - Senators on Friday outrightly rejected the proposed changes in the anti-terrorism law, giving sweeping powers to Pakistan Army and civil armed forces, in a move to tackle the deteriorating law and order situation in Balochistan.

ISLAMABAD - The Senate on Tuesday witnessed an uproar on Tuesday after an altercation erupted between independent Senator Faisal Vawda and PTI lawmaker Falak Naz over Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur's controversial remarks about women he had uttered at September 8 power show of his party in Islamabad.

ISLAMABAD - Senators from across the aisle on Thursday called for an end to ongoing “intra-institutional infighting” to end political and economic crisis in the country with the opposition PTI sending warning shots of a turbulence if the ‘situation' was not brought under control. Days after police and law enforcement agencies arrested MNAs belonging to PTI from the premises of Parliament House, the Senate also unanimously passed a resolution condemning the incidents. Lawmakers from both treasury and opposition opposed the September 9 incidents, saying “the shameful act has trampled the honour and prestige of the citadel of democracy.” “We also condemn the arbitrary abduction of 10 elected representatives of the National Assembly from the premises of the Parliament. Amendments and insertions to the relevant rules should be made to protect the blatant breach of privilege and dignity of its legislators,” says the resolution moved by Leader of the Opposition in the House Syed Shibli Faraz. “We recommend penalizing those responsible for this outrageous crime to restore the parliament's esteem and sovereignty,” it added.

ISLAMABAD - The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has opened a probe into a controversial post shared on verified X account of former prime minister Imran Khan, holding former Army General Yahya Khan responsible for the break-up of the country into two parts.

ISLAMABAD - The ruling coalition in the centre on Saturday for the first time unveiled contours of its much-awaited and controversial ‘Constitutional Package' before the Senate, saying it plans to establish a constitutional court and undo a Supreme Court judgment barring lawmakers not to vote while crossing the floor.

ISLAMABAD - The PML-N-led coalition faced challenges on Sunday as it struggled to introduce the proposed constitutional package in the Senate due to a lack of the required two-thirds majority. The government twice delayed the Senate session to buy time for securing the necessary votes, eventually scheduling the meeting for 10pm, though it never convened. Originally set for 4pm, the session was pushed to 7pm, and then delayed by another three hours.